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August: National Holidays to Celebrate Your Staff
A month-by-month staff appreciation resource that turns national holidays into ready-made celebration moments.
Alissa Christensen
A month-by-month staff appreciation resource that turns national holidays into ready-made celebration moments. Pick the dates that fit your school, use the included printable signs, and give your team something to look forward to each month.
Why try it
National holidays give leaders a built-in reason to celebrate. August alone includes nine fun, theme-ready days that make it easy to recognize staff with a snack, a note, or a quick activity.
What's included
Browse the printables included with this resource.
Instructions
1
Choose and assign
Review the nine holidays listed below and decide which ones to celebrate. Confirm what supplies are needed, and print the included signs for each chosen date.
2
Give staff a heads-up
Share with your staff if there's a day coming up that they need to prepare for, or add it to the calendar and share that there's a staff celebration.
3
Prep and celebrate
The day before, gather supplies, set out decorations, and print any remaining materials so the morning runs smoothly. On the day, post the sign, set out the treats, run the activity, and enjoy it with your team.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Start with two or three
Committing to every holiday can get overwhelming fast. Pick two or three that feel like a natural fit for your team and build from there.
Leader Tip #2
Loop in your PTO
For celebrations that need supplies or snacks, reach out to your PTO or a local business for support. Many are glad to contribute to a specific, time-bound event.
Leader Tip #3
Sunshine committee
Hand the holiday calendar off to your sunshine committee and let them own the planning and execution for the month.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Alissa Christensen
Head of Customer Success
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Give teachers an opportunity to recognize their colleagues and collect them in your dashboard automatically. Easily print and share these encouraging words with your team.
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